1. Laughing My Knee
   Like My Key
2. Let Me Know
   Late May Keel

A shorter way of asking someone to keep you in the loop or advise you about something you need an answer to, you might say "LMK" when asking a co-worker if they fancy a coffee on the way to work.

1. NPB
   NOP
2. NP
   NPRB

It's easy to tell someone that something's "no problem," by quickly typing out "NP" in a text message. It's pretty handy when you're pressed for time, say when you're sitting at a red light (although we would never do that).

1. Time to Yawn Lately
   Thankful to Your Lineage
2. Talk to You Later
   Text Time Yet Lately

TTYL! That's generally an acronym used to let the other person know that you're stepping away from the conversation or your phone to take care of matters at hand, such as getting back to work.

1. From Where I Went
   Forgot Where I Was
2. For What It's Worth
   For What I Want

You might use "FWIW" in a conversation to deliver information that may or may not be useful to the recipient regarding a particular topic. We think the quizzes on this site are awesome, FWIW.

1. Risking Our Family's Lives
   Rolling on the Floor Laughing
2. Running Out of Funny Language
   Racing Off to Forest Land

OK, so you're probably not really "Rolling on the Floor Laughing," but sometimes a simple "LOL" just won't do. "ROFL" can convey to the recipient just how funny you thought what they said was.

1. LYLAS
   ICYMI
2. MFW
   TLDR

Have you ever missed out on the good gossip or important details? Someone may have texted you "ICYMI," or In Case You Missed It, to be sure that you're in the loop on the latest info.

1. Your Maximum Makeup Value
   Your Mileage May Vary
2. You Might Miss Variety
   Yours Might Maintain Value

Telling someone "YMMV," or Your Mileage May Vary, is one way of letting them know that something that worked for you might generate different results for them. Another example, "I love my new tablet for working from home, but YMMV."

1. I Laughed Yesterday
   I Love You
2. It's Likely U
   It'll Last Yourself

What better way to convey your true emotion than telling someone significant "ILY" over text? It might be quicker to abbreviate it, but we think anyone worth telling "ILY" deserves for it to be spelled out!

1. Not Lacking Anything
   Not Likely To
2. No Later Than
   Next Level Trip

If you have a curfew or you're expected to be somewhere at a particular time, you might text and say you'll be NLT (or no later than) 11 p.m. This lets the other person know when to expect you.

1. Buy The Watch
   Back To Work
2. By The Way
   By The Water

You might add "BTW" to a text to call someone's attention to something particular, such as: "I'm headed to the store. BTW, do you want me to pick anything up for you?" "BTW" is a nice way to add an extra thought.

1. Thank You
   See You Later
2. I Love You
   Talk To You Soon

This one requires a little bit of math, with each number corresponding to the number of letters in the word: one letter = I, four letters = Love and three letters = You. Therefore, 143 means "I love you." Or you could, you know, just say the real thing.

1. Yet Our Last Opportunity
   You Opt to Live Outside
2. Yes, Or Laugh Out Loud
   You Only Live Once

A lot of people toss the acronym "YOLO" around to justify actions or behaviors they might not otherwise engage in. If "You Only Live Once," that means you need to take advantage of the opportunities you have.

1. FM
   DM
2. CM
   AM

A "DM," or Direct Message, is a way to communicate privately with someone on various social media channels. This type of conversation is only between two people and isn't seen by everyone on a newsfeed.

1. IBF
   B/C
2. YNT
   W/H

Why would you use B/C in a text? "Because" it's faster than typing out the entire word, perhaps? B/C can take the place of the word "because" to explain why you did what you did or said what you said ... not that we think you owe anyone an explanation.

1. Read Between The Lines
   Race Back To Lunch
2. Rage By The Light
   React Before Talking Loudly

Reading between the lines means that you "hear" what someone is saying even though they haven't actually said it. You might tell a friend you were "RBTL" when a mutual friend made a vague post on social media.

1. IDEK
   FR
2. ETA
   IC

"FR" is so frequently used in conversations, you might even find yourself using it twice, as in "FRFR." "FR" stands for "For Real," used as an affirmation for something the other person has said. "Those tacos were bangin'." "FR!"

1. NC
   IDK
2. BTSM
   NTS

"IDK," short for "I Don't Know," is a fast way to clarify for the person you're talking to whether you know the answer to their question or not. "What time is her flight supposed to land? "IDK, she didn't tell me."

1. Oh My God
   Only My Generosity
2. Off My Gourd
   Obey My Goal

A declaration like "OMG!" is typically used to convey shock or surprise, as in, "OMG! I can't believe you shaved your head!" For some, they prefer for the "G" to stand for "Gosh" instead of "God," which is perfectly OK by us.

1. WUT
   FWP
2. SSR
   NP

Is lack of whip a real issue? (Don't answer that.) You might poke fun at someone who would complain about no whipped cream on their drink by responding "FWP," or First World Problems, which as it turns out, aren't really problems at all.

1. By Reasonable Beginning
   Be Rarely Bold
2. Be Right Back
   Break Right Below

You might tell someone "BRB" if you're planning to return or if you've stepped away from your phone momentarily. It's just a courteous way to let people know you haven't disappeared off the face of the earth!

1. RTA
   TAO
2. ETA
   ATT

You can easily figure out when someone is due to arrive at a location by asking them, "What's your ETA?" "ETA" is short for "Estimated Time of Arrival," which you can use to approximate how much time you have to get it together.

1. Teleconference You or Virtual Meeting
   That's Your Visual Model
2. Thankful You're Very Mild-mannered
   Thank You Very Much

You might tell someone "TYVM" as an expression of appreciation for a job well done or in gratitude for something they did for you. It saves you a few extra clicks from having to type out, "Thank You Very Much."

1. HNK
   KK
2. HGS
   XO

You don't have to be a prolific texter to know that "XO" or the more intense "XOXO" means that you're sending hugs and kisses to your recipient. People have been writing "XOXO" on greeting cards and letters passed in elementary school for years.

1. Nothing Major
   Natural Mark
2. Never Mind
   Negative Manners

A quick way to convey to someone that you've changed your mind on something is to text "NVM," short for Never Mind. Hopefully, they get the message and know what it means. (If not, you should point them to this quiz!)

1. Shaking My Head
   Sharing My Heart
2. Stopping My Habit
   So Much Happiness

"SMH" is typically reserved for conversations where you're taken aback by something someone has said or done. It's a text-oriented way of voicing your displeasure, even if you're doing it in jest.

1. OIC
   HA
2. LOL
   FS

Are you really laughing out loud when you type "LOL"? Maybe you are, maybe you aren't — we'll never tell. But it is a commonly used text expression to convey to someone that you think something is pretty funny.

1. ISO
   LF
2. BAC
   WIIA

"ISO" or "In Search Of," is an acronym to let others know that you're on the hunt for something in particular. "ISO" is used frequently on social media channels by online shoppers seeking out a particular product.

1. Off the Charts
   Of Course
2. Oh, Close
   Odd Choice

OFC you're enjoying this quiz, why wouldn't you be? Texting someone "OFC" takes the place of "Of course," when you're talking about something and need to deliver your confirmation or stamp of approval.

1. ORN
   WTU
2. OIC
   LLS

Imagine that someone just told you a sure-fire way to win the lottery. You might respond, "OIC," short for "Oh, I see!" Or, you might respond "LOL" and go on about your business.

1. Personal Operation Version
   Point Of View
2. Package Of Variety
   Price Of Valuables

Let's face it: We all have different points of view on a variety of topics from politics to fashion. When you text someone about your POV, you're sharing how you feel on a particular topic and asking them to consider an alternative line of thinking.

1. YMMW
   AOK
2. CYA
   WYWH

"WYWH" — "Wish You Were Here!" That's a nice text-abbreviated way of telling someone you miss them, and you wish they were where you are. Or, maybe you're just rubbing it in? It's anybody's guess.

1. TXM
   HMU
2. HRU
   TTL

Want someone to text you later? It might be as simple as telling them, "HMU," or "Hit Me Up." It's a little less refined way of saying, "You could text me later and let me know." Hey, just HMU.

1. Basic Favorite Friend
   Bad Feeling Fever
2. Best Friend(s) Forever
   Baby Face Follower

Your BFF — Best Friend Forever — may be someone you've known a long time or a relatively new friend that you feel a particular affinity for. Either way, the person getting a BFF text is sure to feel the love!

1. AIM
   HBU
2. TTYL
   WAU

Along the lines of "HMU," "HBU" stands for, roughly, "How About You?" It's an acronym you'd use in response to someone asking how you are or what your plans are for the weekend. "I'm going to the beach ... HBU?"

1. To My Imagination
   Too Many Illustrations
2. Too Much Information
   Totally Major Incident

Body matters, personal details, relationship issues ... sometimes it's just TMI! When someone tells you more than you really wanted to know about a situation, you might respond with "TMI!" to get them to back off.

1. FTR
   LOL
2. IKR
   IMO

Can you believe this quiz is almost over? IKR?! "IKR" is short for "I Know, Right?" This is typically said in response to something you wholeheartedly agree with or in an obvious confirmation of something that was said.

1. On Target
   Open Talk
2. Off Topic
   On Time

Need a segue to change a conversation from one topic to another? Send your fellow texter the acronym "OT" to let them know you're taking the current line of discussion off-topic in another direction.

1. FWIW
   B4N
2. DBEYR
   LYLAS

Have you ever had someone tell you, "Don't believe everything you read?" That means to take everything with a grain of salt. You might need to text DBEYR to some of your social media-addicted friends.

1. I'm Making an Offer
   In My Opinion
2. If Many Occur
   It's Major Official

When you text someone, "IMO," you're prefacing your next statement with, "In My Opinion." The person you're talking to may not have even asked for your opinion, but hey, at least you're telling them it's your opinion upfront.

1. Join Kindly
   Just Kidding
2. Jump Kick
   Just Kissing

Whether you were really joking or not, the easiest way to convey a joking-type comment using text is to let the recipient know you were JK — or just kidding. You might use this after a real joke or to soften the blow of something that isn't.